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The conditions that determine the intensity of hurricanes don't really boil down that simply.
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00:00Less storms mean stronger storms. Well, not exactly. The number of hurricanes depends on patterns like El Nino and on
00:06factors like wind shear. But how strong they get? That comes down to ocean heat, moisture, and the atmosphere. So
00:11under the right conditions, you can have fewer storms that are still weak. But here's the nuance. Research from NASA
00:17and NOAA shows a warming climate and warmer oceans can fuel stronger storms. In fact, we're seeing more hurricanes reach
00:23major status and intensify faster. So the idea isn't totally wrong. It's just missing the bigger picture.
00:29Fewer storms don't cause stronger storms. But with a warming climate and the right conditions, storms overall can be stronger.
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